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xerophilous plant |
Noun
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plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water |
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xylem |
Noun
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the woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels |
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xanthelasma |
Noun
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xanthoma of the eyelids |
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xanthoma |
Noun
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a skin problem marked by the development of irregular yellow nodules on the eyelids, neck and back |
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xanthoma disseminatum |
Noun
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rare chronic xanthoma of adults in which orange or brownish papules develop on many surfaces of the body |
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xanthomatosis |
Noun
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widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees) |
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xanthoma multiplex |
Noun
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widespread yellowish deposits of cholesterol, found especially on the elbows and knees |
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xanthosis |
Noun
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an abnormal yellow discoloration of the skin |
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xenophobia |
Noun
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a fear of foreigners or strangers |
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xanthopsia |
Noun
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visual defect in which objects appear to have a yellowish hue |
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xerotes |
Noun
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the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid, especially water |
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xeroderma |
Noun
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a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin |
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xerodermia |
Noun
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a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin |
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xeroderma pigmentosum |
Noun
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a rare genetic condition characterized by an eruption of exposed skin occurring in childhood and photosensitivity with severe sunburn |
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xerophthalmia |
Noun
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abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes |
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xerophthalmus |
Noun
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abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes |
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xeroma |
Noun
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abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eyes |
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xerostomia |
Noun
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abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva |
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xanthemia |
Noun
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excess carotene in the blood stream |
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xenon |
Noun
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a colorless, odorless, inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts |
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xanthophyll |
Noun
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yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks |
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xanthophyl |
Noun
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yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks |
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xanthate |
Noun
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a salt or ester of xanthic acid |
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xanthic acid |
Noun
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any of a class of unstable organic acids containing sulphur |
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xanthine |
Noun
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crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins |
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xylose |
Noun
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a sugar extracted from wood or straw |
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xenotime |
Noun
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a brown-to-yellow mineral that is a phosphate of yttrium in crystalline form |
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xylene |
Noun
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a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent |
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xylol |
Noun
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a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent |
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x-ray |
Verb
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take an x-ray of something or somebody |
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x-ray |
Verb
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examine by taking x-rays |
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yet |
Adverb
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to a greater degree or extent |
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yet |
Adverb
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despite anything to the contrary, usually following a concession |
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yet |
Adverb
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up to the present time |
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yet |
Adverb
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used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time |
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yet |
Adverb
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used after a superlative |
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yet |
Adverb
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within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time |
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yearly |
Adverb
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without missing a year |
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yearly |
Adjective
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occurring or payable every year |
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yearly |
Noun
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a reference book that is published regularly once every year |
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yonder |
Adverb
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at or in an indicated (usually distant) place (`yon' is archaic and dialectal) |
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yonder |
Adjective
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distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal) |
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yon |
Adjective
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distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal) |
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you bet |
Adverb
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an expression of emphatic agreement |
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you said it |
Adverb
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an expression of emphatic agreement |
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yieldingly |
Adverb
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in an obedient manner |
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yearningly |
Adverb
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in a yearning manner |
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yea |
Adverb
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not only so, but |
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yea |
Noun
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an affirmative |
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yeah |
Adverb
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casual way of answering yes |